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American Airlines Disability Travel Assistance Review
Reduced Mobility Rights review the wheelchair assistance and disability special services policies of the largest airline in the world, American Airlines. Following the merger with US Airways on 9 December 2013, American Airlines became part of the largest airline in…
Social Security: When can I get disability benefits
There is no minimum age as long as you meet the Social Security definition of disabled. You must have worked under Social Security long enough to earn the required number of work credits and some of the work must be…
Every retirement saver must pass this test
For some people, finding the discipline to budget and save for retirement is the hardest part of amassing a nest egg. But for others, the challenge is one of financial literacy: They don’t understand how financial and economic concepts like…
Ten Facts About an Ex-Spouse’s Social Security Benefits
The maximum amount of social security benefits you can receive based on an an ex-spouse’s record is 50% of what your ex-spouse would get at their full retirement age. You cannot collect on a living ex-spouse’s social security benefit if…
Watchdog report: Workers with disabilities earn pennies per hour
Workers at a Chenango County nonprofit are paid as little as 33 cents an hour to package pharmaceuticals while the CEO’s annual compensation exceeds $400,000. They are among thousands of workers across New York state — and more than 200,000…
Medicare to Help Seniors Choose Health Care Providers with Five-Star Ratings on ‘Compare’ Sites
When buying a product or service, looking at ratings can often help narrow down the choices. Some websites offer “star” ratings that give information about the quality of the products and services they offer. Wouldn’t it be helpful to have…
Calling Social Security? Expect a Wait.
If you’ve had trouble reaching a Social Security representative on the phone or waited for hours for a face-to-face meeting, you won’t be surprised to learn that the Social Security Administration, whose field offices served more than 43 million people…
Social Security nominee will face questions from allies
President Barack Obama’s nominee to lead the Social Security Administration will face tough questioning from lawmakers during her confirmation — and many of the hardest queries could come from members of her own party. Carolyn W. Colvin, chosen by Obama…
Biz owners’ retirement plans
Being your own boss means providing for your own retirement. It means that there isn’t an employer looking over your shoulder who will sign you up for a plan. You have to be more proactive in setting the money aside…
Senator Calls For Expansion Of Community-Based Services
A new proposal in the U.S. Senate would eliminate a government bias toward placing people with disabilities in institutional rather than community-based settings. U.S. Sen. Tom Harkin, D-Iowa, said Tuesday he is introducing a bill that would put an end to…